In compaction of soils, the main aim is to keep the soil particles close together which leads to improve dry density of soil. The soil with maximum dry density is suitable for the several constructional purposes. But maximum dry density ...
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Soil Investigation and Types of Foundations Based on Soil Properties
Soil investigations are carried out to understand properties of soil and types of foundation suitable for those. In this article, various types of soil investigations, their reports and suitable types of foundations for various types of soils are discussed. Types ...
Brick Masonry Definition, Types, and Construction
Brick Masonry Definition Brick masonry is a highly durable form of construction. It is built by placing bricks in mortar in a systematic manner to construct solid mass that withstand exerted loads. There are several types of bricks and number ...
Types of Pipe Joints in Plumbing
Types of pipe joints are major components of plumbing system provided to connect multiple pipes. Pipe joint provided should withstand pressure of each pipe.
Dumpy Level Surveying – Components, Procedure, Advantages
Dumpy level is commonly used leveling instrument to locate the points in same horizontal plane. Components, procedure and advantages of dumpy level surveying is discussed.
What is a Cavity Wall? Construction and Advantages of Cavity Walls
What is a Cavity Wall? Cavity wall is constructed with two separate walls for single wall purpose with some space or cavity between them. These two separate walls are called as leaves of cavity wall. The inner wall is called ...
Compressive Strength of Mortar -Mix Ratio and Cube Test
Take 200gm of cement and 600gm of standard sand in the proportion 1:3 by weight) in a pan. (The standard sand shall be of quartz, of light, gray or whitish variety and shall be free from silt. The sand grains ...
Equipments for Plane Table Survey and Their Uses
In a plane table surveying a table top, similar to drawing board fitted onto a tripod is the main instrument. A drawing sheet is fixed on to the table top, the observations are made to the objects, distances are scaled ...
Measurement of Concrete Formworks for Payment Calculation
Measurements of concrete formwork (shuttering) is required for payment to the contractor for the concrete work completed. The payment to contractor depends on whether the cost is included with the concrete construction per unit quantity or formwork is paid separately, ...
Superelevation in Highways -Analysis and Design
What is Superelevation in Highway Engineering? Superelevation is the transverse slope provided to counteract the effect of centrifugal force and reduce the tendency of vehicle to overturn and to skid laterally outwards by raising the pavement outer edge with respect ...